I've been thinking lately about two passages, and what they have to say to each other, particularly in relation to our service to God. The first passage is 2 Tim. 3:1-9, in which Paul talks about people "holding to a form of godliness, but denying its power." In other words, going through the motions of … Continue reading Of Service and Intimacy
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The Work of Ministry
I think some of the problem with understanding the “work” of ministry comes from our American mindset that says that when you have a job, you must produce; you must have something at the end of the day to show for your labors. Unfortunately, applying that mentality to ministry is almost surely going to result … Continue reading The Work of Ministry
Ministry Values
I've been thinking lately about what it would take to get me back into some kind of full-time ministry. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm considering it. But what would it take? There are parts of full-time ministry that I absolutely love. As I think back through my last ministry appointment, and some of … Continue reading Ministry Values
The Jesus Society 